r/subnautica • • Jun 03 '26

MEGATHREAD: KILLING DEBATE

890 Upvotes

A thread to express opinions and debate on this ongoing controversey.

REMINDER:

Rule 3: Be Courteous.


r/subnautica • • May 02 '26

News/Update - SN 2 Subnautica 2 Early Access Launch Events Spoiler

261 Upvotes

Hello, Subnauts!

To celebrate Subnautica 2’s upcoming Early Access launch, we've prepared a series of special events for you all to enjoy. 

Imagine and illustrate the Deepwing Brooder Leviathan in our fan art contest, apply for a role at Alterra Corporation, and tune in to the Pre-Launch Showcase for Drops. There's something for everyone!

Alterra Career Event

 

Alterra Corporation has opened applications for new explorers! 

Complete the aptitude test, check your recommended role, and apply. 

If the community reaches 100,000 total applications during the event period, the Lost River Poster blueprint will be unlocked as an in-game item for all Subnautica 2 players.
 

🔗:  https://unknownworlds.com/en/news/subnautica-2-alterra-pioneer-recruitment
 

Leviathan Awakens Fan Art Contest

Wake the Deepwing Brooder Leviathan with your own hands. 
 

Use the official template to imagine and create your own version of this yet-to-be-revealed Leviathan. 

Winners will receive a variety of rewards, and the Top 1 entry will be crafted into an in-game poster item.
 

🔗: https://unknownworlds.com/en/news/subnautica-2-leviathan-awakens-fanart-contest
 

Pre-launch Showcase & Drops

On May 9, 2026, at 08:00 AM (PDT), the Subnautica 2 Pre-Launch Showcase goes live. 

Join us for a packed showcase with the world-first Gameplay Trailer reveal and a conversation with the development team. 

Watch live on Twitch for at least 20 minutes to receive an in-game Seamoth Statue base decoration. 

A special giveaway event will also be announced during the broadcast.

🔗: https://unknownworlds.com/en/news/subnautica-2-pre-launch-showcase-announce

Join us for all three events, earn rewards, and get ready for Subnautica 2’s Early Access launch together.

Keep Diving!


r/subnautica • • 3h ago

Picture - SN Chelicerae Bottle Opener Spoiler

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113 Upvotes

r/subnautica • • 20h ago

SN - Meme Meanwhile I’m over here living in a tube

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1.1k Upvotes

r/subnautica • • 12h ago

SN2 - Discussion/Question Size comparison - SN2 EA2 map on top of SN1 Spoiler

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182 Upvotes

Sorry for poor quality


r/subnautica • • 23h ago

SN2 - News/Update Updated Subnautica 2 map using the screenshot of the new biomes, (original map images by u/in-need-of-funds) Spoiler

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448 Upvotes

The map looks like a wee wee now


r/subnautica • • 9h ago

Question - SN Does the reaper leviathan get closer as time goes on Spoiler

29 Upvotes

I have close to 11 hours in the game, and had yet to even catch a glimpse of the the reaper leviathan until now when I was trying to find my base. I had been actively avoiding really carrying on in the game and really taking my time because I’ve been so scared to face it. Does it get closer to you as time goes on?


r/subnautica • • 23h ago

SN - Fan Art Some Quick Subnutica Sculpts I Did For Art School Spoiler

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176 Upvotes

r/subnautica • • 4m ago

Modded - SN The Nexus situation is pretty bad

• Upvotes

Most of the nexus mods right now are just AI slop.


r/subnautica • • 13h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions Combined Subnatica 1 & BZ into a single game would be sick. Spoiler

22 Upvotes

Title. What if they combined Subnatica 1 & BZ into a single game? I feel it would be amazing. Maybe even an attachment that lets you mount the Seamoth to the Seatruck. I played 1 for the first time very recently & I’m almost done with BZ now but I keep thinking BZ would have been an awesome DLC. BZ is the weaker of the two but still good. I’d pay full price for a “definitive edition anniversary edition.” I can’t believe I never played these until know. Subnatica 1 is a masterpiece


r/subnautica • • 8h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions How is everyone going about their latest playthrough? Added constraints, base location/layout, etc.? Spoiler

8 Upvotes

Sorry for the generic post but just curious. I usually do a vehicle-less run and carry extra tanks which is the speedrun strategy, but it makes the game way too easy and go by super fast. So now I'm trying to play it normally again without extra tanks, but can only use the prawn suit which I've never tried before. I'm thinking the grassy plateue for my starter base but no ideas after that. What's everyone else doing? I need more ideas lol.


r/subnautica • • 1d ago

SN2 - News/Update Subnautica 2 updated map size comparison. Spoiler

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947 Upvotes

r/subnautica • • 17h ago

SN - Discussion/Questions prawn suit disappeared in tree cove Spoiler

14 Upvotes

This is my first playthrough of Subnautica. 45 hours in I'm at the stage of exploring the Lost River biome and found the Tree Cove by chance. The first time I landed my prawn suit somewhere there and went exploring for nickel and uranite. I overextend thinking my prawn suit is nearby but in the end panic and couldn't find it. Lol I thought it was my fault as sometimes I just couldnt find my seamoth even it's parked in front of me.

Second time round I deliberately park my prawn suit in front of the majestic tree and went diving in the blue waters. FML I did not save. 30 seconds oxygen reminder I came up and my prawn suit is lost. This time, I even search my beacon for it and couldnt find my prawn suit in the list. Wtf what happened?


r/subnautica • • 1d ago

Question - SN I found this while exploring the edge of the void in creative.

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582 Upvotes

Who knows how, or why this happened?


r/subnautica • • 21h ago

SN2 - Discussion/Question Can you breed fish in Subnautica 2 Spoiler

18 Upvotes

I feel like Ishould have an alien containment by now, but haven't found any fragments/blueprints.


r/subnautica • • 1d ago

SN2 - News/Update New SN2 screenshots - from "The Voyage to Early Access 2 Begins" video Spoiler

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1.1k Upvotes

After waiting for a long time.... Finally, some exciting news about new regions and features 🔥
Thank you, Unknown Worlds.


r/subnautica • • 1d ago

Stream - SN Seamoth is so cute! I wanna build it~ ❤ Spoiler

21 Upvotes

Was talking to someone on stream about what it would take to build a working Seamoth.
I think it's doable as long as it stays in the shallows.

But we did hit on a question: There's no clear way the Seamoth is able to turn on it's own.
Maybe there's hidden thrusters on the wings?🤔


r/subnautica • • 1d ago

Video - BZ Hoverfish so goofy Spoiler

72 Upvotes

Wanted to film the cuddlefishes I successfully hatched, and this little guy decided to do a bit of disco in front of me. Hehe


r/subnautica • • 1d ago

SN2 - Discussion/Question Potential updated map for the EA2 update from Discord Spoiler

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208 Upvotes

Not my image but wanted to share in the excitement of the new announcement.


r/subnautica • • 1d ago

Picture - SN Lovely Spoiler

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13 Upvotes

r/subnautica • • 1d ago

SN - Discussion/Questions Does using optimization/stability mods ruin a "Mega Base,, challenge? Spoiler

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6 Upvotes

I’m currently on a mega-construction run with a massive goal: building a continuous base infrastructure that physically enters every biom in the game. And now unity is dying when it try to calculate all structures. Is it count in challange if I install Performance Booster and maaaayby Fabulous Optimization.
P.S. The console was used exclusively for photo.


r/subnautica • • 1d ago

SN2 - News/Update Voyage to Early Access 2 Begins Spoiler

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140 Upvotes

The voyage to Early Access 2 begins! 

Creative Director Anthony Gallegos is back to introduce our new Dev Vlog series, outlining who you’ll be expecting to hear from across our future episodes, sharing some sneak peeks, and setting the stage for our next big content update.

can continue to speculate and discuss everything about Subnautica 2 in our official Discord server. Join the community and share your thoughts with your fellow Subnauts!

You can buy Subnautica 2 on Steam, Xbox, and Epic Games now. And don’t forget to share ideas and upvote things you’d like to see in Subnautica 2 on Nolt.io.

Keep Diving!


r/subnautica • • 1d ago

Modded - SN Greatest mod ever made? Spoiler

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211 Upvotes

r/subnautica • • 1d ago

SN - Discussion/Questions uhhh you dont have to spoiler i just wanna know what happened here, if its like something that isnt rare and is supossed to happen then you dont gotta say Spoiler

91 Upvotes

r/subnautica • • 1d ago

Question - SN Strange data download Spoiler

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21 Upvotes

I was looting this wreck in the grassy plateaus and found a data terminal with this message, is it normal or did the game mess up?